Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metabolite

noun
/mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪt/
Definition
A substance produced during or involved in a metabolic process in the body.
Examples

1. Lactic acid is a common metabolite produced during intense exercise.

2. The plant synthesizes various secondary metabolites that can have medicinal properties.

3. Researchers are studying the metabolites in urine to understand health conditions better.

Meaning
Metabolites are the intermediate or end products of metabolism, which is the chemical process that occurs within a living organism to maintain life.
Synonyms
  • byproduct
  • intermediate
  • product